Valtenesi in Rosa is the most important event in the Valtenesi zone - a hilly sub-zone of the Riviera di Garda Classico denomination of origin.
Read MoreDinner en plain air on the terrace of Casa del Vino
Three Tips to Visit Italy Without Feeling Like a "Total Tourist"
I don't know about you, but whenever I arrive in a different country, I always feel a little uneasy. I'm not from around here, so it's likely that sooner or later I'll end up breaking some of their social norms.
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Three Common Traveler Mistakes in Italy
This post officially opens a new section in the English version of this wine blog: VinoPigro’s Travels. Wine, Food, Lifestyle, Culture and Destinations In Italy and Beyond.
A good journalist is usually also a keen observer of people.
Traveling in Italy, it often happens I enjoy observing the tourists cozy strolling along the shopping streets of a city, or taking a series of photos in the usual touristic places
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Drinking wine at the restaurant is becoming increasingly costly for most US wine lovers.
Bitter Sips: Who Is Actually Paying For Wine Tariffs in USA?
It’s likely that most of us remember this message on Truth by its owner. It was March 13, 2025. It was an example of the 'American First' agenda of the current American president. Although Italian wine was not his direct target, the export was affected as part of broader US tariffs on EU wines, Champagne and alcoholic products. The goal was to harm European businesses and promote U.S. manufacturing and jobs. After a few months, can we say that this goal has been achieved?
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A wine bar in Australia
The Fortified Wines Are Back In The Australian Wine Market
in Facts&Events
The fortified wines have been an out-of-fashion and overlooked category for years. Now they are leading the growth of the Australian market. Plus, a foretaste of what is waiting for us with Vinitaly 2026 and other news.
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The Creamy Franciacorta by Terre d'Aenor
in Tastings
Creamy. That kind of cream that you find in some famous cakes or desserts, luscious, sweet-not-too-much, tempting. Before that, the look of the wine: a sparkling with an elegant and bright pale yellow color, nuanced with golden tone and a perlage is very fine and dense.
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A toast with a Garda DOC sparkling wine on the historic sailing ship “Siora Veronica” is one of the most successful marketing events by Garda DOC Consortium.
Garda’s Low-Alcohol Project Debuts At ProWein 2026
In recent years, Garda DOC has demonstrated a particular dynamism, paying close attention to the most current consumption trends. Now, its Consortium is going to make a significant impact at the second international wine exhibition of this year. after Wine Paris, ProWein 2026 in Düsseldorf (from 15 to 17 March) will see the Garda DOC Consortium with its first-ever dedicated institutional stand.
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A woman looking at the shelf of wine bottles. In the US, the majority of people buying wine are women.
Trade Wars: How They Caused To USA a $428 Million Loss (and Other News)
How does a gender-based marketing affect consumer behavior in the wine industry?
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Vineyards in South Tyrol (Alto Adige)
Accepting Change in the Wine Industry: Insights from Experts
Damien Wilson, Ph.D., holds the inaugural Hamel Family Chair of Wine Business Education at Sonoma State University's Wine Business Institute. In a thought-provoking op-ed, Wilson argues that the wine industry must dismantle elitist gatekeeping practices and instead adopt consumer-centric, fact-based strategies.
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A toast to all participants in these Olympics.
Time of New European Rules For No-Lo Wines
Many things happened this week, but to not overwhelm you, here there is a (lazy) recap of only four of them.
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An image of Vinitaly - 2025
About Vulture As 2026 Italian Wine Capital And Other News
How was your week? If you haven’t had time enough to browse here and there in the sea of wine news, here are three of them that I chose four you.
Vulture is the Italian Wine Capital 2026. With this prestigious recognition, a position made official at the Italian Senate, Basilicata is placed at the center of the national wine scene.
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Gianni Tessari's Time Capsule
in Facts&Events
“Eternity” is more than a word: it’s one of the deepest aspirations of the human genre since the earliest ages. In our times, in the mid-20th century, the aspiration to leave a trace of us even in the future has taken a precise form: the time capsules.
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Arnaldo Caprai
Goodbye, Mr. Caprai
On the afternoon of January 4th, Arnaldo Caprai passed away at age of 92. With his passing, Italian wine world loses one of its most significant figures.
Armaldo Caprai was a renowned textile entrepreneur and the founder of Caprai winery: a leading figure in the world of wine thanks to the Sagrantino of Montefalco, whose relaunch he was one of the most important standard-bearers.
Read MoreA New Year In Rosé: Torre degli Alberi Cruasé
in Tastings
Let’s get started this New Year with a “pink note”: a rosé wine from a tricky Italian denomination, Oltrepo Pavese.
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How to WIN at Wine - by Joe Roberts
How to WIN at Win - The New Joe Roberts' Book
The approaching Christmas season can seem like a little nightmare for everybody who loves wine and has friends who also love wine. It's because it is getting more and more difficult to find something interesting, helpful, or smart to give to people like that. When I run out of wine gift ideas, including a wine magazine subscription, and can't afford to break my bank, I usually give away a book. They never disappoint.
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A moment of summer relax in the vineyards, with good food, good friends and great wines…
Three Golden Rules To Elevate Your Summer Dinners
Many of us become suddenly lazier when temperatures rise, and even cooking can be a stressful activity. Nothing better, thus, if someone else suggests to us what to bring to the daily table. Even better, it gives us the perfect excuse to experiment with fresh and exciting food and wine combinations. John Kelliher, a wine expert and the co-founder of Grapeline Wine Tours, believes summer entertaining doesn't have to be complicated to be impressive.
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Chianti Vineyards
Looking For A Relaxing Holidays? Tuscany Can Be Your Destination
It’s almost time to plan your summer holidays. If you are just looking for a relaxing place where to rest and enjoy amazing landscapes, good food and good wine, there no doubt that you should look at Italy. With an 81% surge in searches for “wellness retreats” and a 240% increase in “relaxing getaways” this year ( according to Google Keyword Planner), it’s clear that wellness travel is having a major moment in this 2025. The award-winning independent cruise travel agency Planet Cruise has compiled new data revealing the best global destinations for a wellness escape - and Italy, with the Tuscany region, comes third place.
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A view of Vinitaly h.q.
How Italian Wine Producers Could React To US Tariffs
Although the threat of tariffs on many EU products (wine included) is suspended, it’s better to prepare for what might occur next.
Read MoreExploring Portogruaro and Tenuta Stajnbech
in I Travel
In the Italy's rich cultural heritage, there is a gem that often escapes the radar of travelers: Portogruaro. Nestled in the Veneto region, this charming small town is not only a hidden treasure but also a meaningful repository of history, art, and tradition.
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Donnafugata vineyards In Contessa Entellina Estates
Sicily’s Culture Influence in Netflix’s Upcoming Series
Sicily keeps on being in the thoughts of Netflix scriptwriters, seemingly. The next series that is going to be released on 5th March is a masterpiece of a Sicilian literature:” Il Gattopardo”, in English “The Leopard”, by Tomasi di Lampedusa. It is the fascinating story of a Sicilian prince who has to deal with his changing world.
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